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The Theodoros (Formerly Saad) were a happy family raising their two children in Tennessee.

A few years back they changed their last name to Theodoro for fear of the increasing prejudice against brown skin americans. Peter is a U.S. Citizen but Egyptian.

They were ecstatic to find out they were having their first baby girl after two boys.

Tennessee Christian residents, former medical students, and loving parents to 2 boys, Suzy and Peter decided to take an impromptu drive to Maine for some much needed R & R after attending an important family funeral in New Jersey in late 2018. A couple of hours into their trip, Suzy ( maiden name: Gunderson) began experiencing back pain and discomfort and being 38 weeks pregnant with their first daughter, they thought it best to stop at the nearest hospital in Middletown, CT.

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The State of Connecticut removed Sofia from her mother via forced C-section claiming it was an emergency. After that they proceeded to falsely accuse Suzy and her Egyptian US. born husband of being a muslim terrorist and Suzy a drug addict. They claimed Sofia was being neglected and was in danger. Yet the only reason they wrote on the report for taking Sofia was that the “parents were uncooperative”.

Yet once the public sees the actual evidence despite the internet harassment and claims of a hoax, it clearly shows that a major crime had been committed- and all the states claims about Suzy and Peter Theodoro fall apart.

Peter Theodoro desperately taking in all he can with his daughter sofia

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The Department of Child and Family Services (DCF) claimed they had to take Sofia because her parents didn't want her and they didn’t cooperate with DCF. The records states that they imply Suzy is a drug addict or self-prescribing medicine and her husband a muslim terrorist.

Truth: Suzy is NOT a drug addict nor has she ever been. It’s simply a ridiculous claim.

Truth: Peter is a Christian American citizen who happens to be of Egyptian decent. He is a loving husband and father.

Truth: The Theodoro’s compiled fully with DCF. They gave all of their information, offered to pay out of pocket for exams for Sofia and took a drug test that came back negative. Their psychology report also came back normal stating they were NOT a threat to themselves or others.

Truth: The Theodoro’s were forced into giving birth via c-section without consent from the hospital. They were profiled without cause and treated like criminals.

Truth: Peter and Suzy Theodoro have never been under any kind of investigation for child neglect in Tennessee or in any other court system. There was no probable cause too feel that Sofia was going to be neglected or in danger. They have been loving parents to two children already.

Truth: Suzy and Peter begged to have their daughter transferred to Tennessee but the court refused claiming minor technicalities that made it almost impossible for them to have a fair trial and see their daughter. They offered assistance when it was too late, they would tell them information at the last minute, and give them very little notice to to make arrangements for a 20 hour ride. They swift-boated the paperwork, facts and have made it almost impossible for the couple to get a fair case. There is nothing missing here. The parents are innocent and have done everything possible to cooperate.

The courts claim that the Theodoro's and their family had no interest in seeing their baby and made very little attempt to contact them or cooperate. They didn't even show up to their trial.

Truth: The Theodoro’s contacted the courts and DCF numerous times without any return communication. They wrote numerous emails and have recorded phone calls made that were never returned.

Truth: The court mislead the Theodoro’s to believe their appearance was unnecessary as long as they had a lawyer there to represent them which was a financial relief since they had been traveling 20 hours one way sometimes twice a week to visit with Sofia. No one, not their lawyer ( appointed by the court) or DCF let them know they NEEDED to be there. Everyone they were supposed to trust mislead them about the protocol and they missed an important hearing where they would have been able to challenge the DCF.

Truth: In a true child neglect case, The law states that they prefer to adopt the child out to relatives. The theodoro’s extended family, Sofia’s grandparents, Peters parents, have taken all the necessary steps to adopt Sofia, but DCF and the courts are now claiming that they are not fit to adopt Sofia. They have no legitimate reason. The parents are young enough and in great health. Family reunification is in the best interest of the child so why are the courts not following this protocol?

The courts, Middlesex hospital and DCF from Middletown and surrounding areas are claiming that this story is a hoax.

Truth: This is a horrible crime that has been committed against this family. There is piles of evidence that the judge is refusing to hear due to her personal affliation with the foster mother.

Truth: DCF and the hospital and courts are doing all they can to cover it up. We wish this wasn’t true but it is very real.

Truth: Suzy and Peter are a real couple going through an unimaginable nightmare. We need to do all we can to help them.

Truth: This is not a hoax or a scam. We found instances of online harassment and photoshopped pictures being spread around the internet to try and discredit Suzy Theodoro. One specific website by an uniformed 70 year old retiree with a computer, named Robert Baty, “Kent Hovind’s worths nightmare”, calling himself a reporter on CPS cases where he as no expertise on the matter, yet his website shows up in google searches hurting this couples credibility.

Truth: We have found numerous erroneous claims against low income parents from Middlesex hospital and the DCF agency.

Why would they do this?

Judge, Norma I. Sanchez-Figueroa helped DCF and Middlesex hospital hide their lies and keep Sofia away from her family. She has a close personal relationship to the foster mother who is a possible relative.

Truth: The judge presiding over this case,Norma I. Sanchez-Figueroa needs to recuse herself from this case. She is not giving the Theodoro’s a fair trail and favoring her 50 year old (possible) family member, already the mother of three, so she can have a baby.

Truth: Title IV, a law passed in 1997, brings in enormous amounts of money for the states funding for each child in foster care, the state brings in. The DCF presures workers to hit monthly goals to “find” cases for foster care. With over 4000 kids in foster care, that is about a lot of money for the state of Connecticut. Sounds ridiculous? See if there is any real evidence against the Theodoro’s…you won’t find any.

Sofia is now 1.5 years old…

Not with a Connecticut government agency that has gone out of control and refuses to admit their error. They have stolen so much time from the Theodoro’s.

Sofia needs her mom and dad who love her and who can care for her in the best way possible. They are the best place for her to be.

Everyday, Suzy is missing important milestones with her only daughter.

The Theodoro family in Disney World

The Theodoro's on a family vacation

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Sofia’s parents can’t stand up because they put themselves at risk with the courts anytime they speak out against this injustice. They also live 20 hours away from where they are holding Sofia hostage.

Sofia can’t stand up because she’s 1.5 years old and being held in state custody. DCF won’t stand up for her. They’re the ones who kidnapped her. They’re the ones that are traumatizing her and keeping her away from her real family.

The State of Connecticut won’t stand up for Sofia. Because the State is who’s holding her in custody.

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Copy and Send the sample message to our leaders and demand they bring Sofia home!

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Michael Williams

Copy this letter and send it to our leaders to demand justice for this family.

Dear << State Leader>>,

I am writing as a concerned citizen.

On November 9th, 2018, Sofia Theodoro was illegally removed from her mother, Suzy Theodoro via forced c-section. by Middlesex Hospital and ultimately the Department of Child and Family Services (DCF).

DCF failed to meet every legal requirement for the removal of Sofia. DCF has continued to break the law while keeping Sofia in foster care.

Judge, Norma I. Sanchez-Figueroa has personal biased towards this case and is related to the foster mother. She has violated the Code of Judicial Conduct

This is not a hoax. This is a very real nightmare for this family.

I implore you to speak out against this injustice and use your position of authority to do what you can to free Sofia Theodoro and return her to her loving family immediately.

I ask you to prioritize DCF reform during this legislative interim and during the next legislative session in 2021 to prevent additional families from suffering this trauma.

Sofia Theodoro is not being helped.She is not in better care with her foster guardians than with her biological family.She is being traumatized by the State of Connecticut. She has a right to know her real family.

Please stand for Sofia and bring her home. Please see evidence of this crime at www.standforsofia.com

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Talking Points:

I’m calling as a concerned[a parent] and/or [a concerned citizen].

On November 9th, 2018, Sofia Theodoro was illegally removed from her mother via forced C-section at Middlesex hospital and ultimately taken by (DCF) Department of Child and Family Services for no just cause.

DCF failed to meet every legal requirement for the removal of Sofia.

DCF has continued to break the law while keeping Sofia.

I ask Governor Lamont to speak out against this injustice.

I ask Governor Lamont to help free Sofia and bring her back home.

I ask Governor Lamont to prioritize DCF reform during this legislative interim and during the next legislative session in 2021 to prevent additional families from suffering this trauma.

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Timeline

The past 3 or 4 weeks, Peter and Suzy have been “allowed“ to video chat with their daughter once a week for a few minutes at a time. They have been told that they are only allowed to stay on the call as long as Sofia is “engaged” with them. If she appears sleepy,...

Information about the Judge's Connection to the foster Mother. https://youtu.be/tAOi-hTAktc This was the ONLY time the ct DCF ever “assisted ” them to see their daughter by paying only for the plane tickets and nothing else. They were told that by law they should have...

A Kidnapping in Connecticut: The Story of Baby Sofia (Theodoro) It is a story so unbelievable that it sounds like the plot of a movie, but unlike a 2 hour drama there is no happy ending, or ending at all. In 2018, Suzy and Peter Theodoro (Formerly Saad) were traveling...